Story photo: Janet Jackson To Open American Music AwardsJanet Jackson performs onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Janet Jackson will kick off the 2009 American Music Awards with a special opening medley, Access Hollywood has learned.

"We're thrilled about having Janet Jackson open this year's show," American Music Awards producer Larry Klein said in a statement to Access "She is an incredibly dynamic performer and I think the audience will be excited to see what she has in store."

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This will mark the fourth time Janet has performed on the American Music Awards, having previously performed "Control" in 1987, "Escapade" in 1990 and "Together Again" in 1998.

She will join other previously announced acts including Whitney Houston (in her first primetime performance since 2004), Rihanna, Green Day, Shakira, Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige, Keith Urban, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Adam Lambert.

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Janet Jackson has earned nine American Music Awards over her career. She won the award for Soul/R&B Single for "Nasty" as well as for Soul/R&B Video Female in 1987. Her hit "Miss You Much" garnered two nods in 1990 for Dance Single and Soul/R&B Single and in 1991 she took home the prizes for Dance Artist, Pop/Rock Female and Soul/R&B Female. Janet Jackson also earned an AMA in 1999 for Soul/R&B Female and in 2002 for Pop/Rock Female.

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  • DeborahG
    i love janet jackson she is so sexy
    report abuseposted November 23, 2009 2:46 AM PST
  • Giovonni
    I believe that Janet will do a wonderful job in performing at the American Music Awards. I am also happy to see her back doing the thing that she love performing, I wish her and the family the best as they go without not only a legend but also a brother.
    report abuseposted November 18, 2009 9:29 PM PST
  • debra m
    yeah to all you haters, just like her brother the king of pop, she is just as good! she deserves to be opening up. she is my all time favorite and i am sure she is alot of others. this woman can sing and she is the best. it might be hard just losing her brother but i am sure she will be strong and have him in her heart. she is a very talented lady that has so much respect for others.
    report abuseposted November 18, 2009 5:28 PM PST
  • Duwaine W
    Janet is one of he greatest entertainers of our time, now one can out perform her, mabye outsing her yes, but one janet is on stage the stage belongs to janet. I cant wait to see her live, I hope she gets Tina landon to help with the dance routines, she needs that type of vibe gain. And i am looking forward to whitney houston no matter what, janet and whitney are the real divas of the day.
    report abuseposted November 15, 2009 10:55 PM PST
  • CassieS
    TO ALL YOU HATERS!!!! JANET JACKSON IS THE "GREATEST FEMALE PERFORMER OF ALL TIMES" SHE IS ALSO THE "GODDESS OF MUSIC & DANCE" SHE IS ALSO THE "QUEEN OF POP" SHE IS ALSO A "LEGEND", JANET IS THE ONLY ARTIST THAT COULD GIVE MICHAEL A RUN FOR HIS MONEY WHEN IT COMES TO DANCING!! SHE IS THE "FEMALE MICHAEL JACKSO
    report abuseposted November 14, 2009 4:43 AM PST
  • CassieS
    TO ALL YOU HATERS!!!! JANET JACKSON IS THE "GREATEST FEMALE PERFORMER OF ALL TIMES" SHE IS ALSO THE "GODDESS OF MUSIC & DANCE" SHE IS ALSO THE "QUEEN OF POP" SHE IS ALSO A "LEGEND", JANET IS THE ONLY ARTIST THAT COULD GIVE MICHAEL A RUN FOR HIS MONEY WHEN IT COMES TO DANCING!! SHE IS THE "FEMALE MICHAEL JACKSO
    report abuseposted November 14, 2009 4:43 AM PST
  • CassieS
    TO ALL YOU HATERS!!!! JANET JACKSON IS THE "GREATEST FEMALE PERFORMER OF ALL TIMES" SHE IS ALSO THE "GODDESS OF MUSIC & DANCE" SHE IS ALSO THE "QUEEN OF POP" SHE IS ALSO A "LEGEND", JANET IS THE ONLY ARTIST THAT COULD GIVE MICHAEL A RUN FOR HIS MONEY WHEN IT COMES TO DANCING!! SHE IS THE "FEMALE MICHAEL JACKSO
    report abuseposted November 14, 2009 4:43 AM PST
  • Mela
    can't wait to see her though..
    report abuseposted November 14, 2009 3:20 AM PST
  • Mela
    I love Janet, but why ask her to perform now? Where was they after the superbowl accident?
    report abuseposted November 14, 2009 3:19 AM PST
  • Maria
    I THINK IS GREAT THAT JANET JACKSON BRING THE JACKSON BORN AGAIN.I KNOW WHAT TO LOSE A BROTHER CAUSE I LOSE MY BROTHER.I KNOW YOUR BROTHER HAS SMILE ON FACE.ME&BROTHER IS GREAT FAN. YOU GO GIRL.
    report abuseposted November 13, 2009 9:38 PM PST
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